Broccoli belongs to the unique classification of vegetables from the Brassica genus, also known as the cruciferous vegetables. This category of vegetables is special for a host of reasons, most notably, as rich sources of sulfur compounds that play a role in protecting the body from oxidative stress, or abnormal cell proliferation and damage. Interestingly, the health benefits of broccoli are also part of what makes this vegetable a prime candidate to aid in weight loss.

Fat is a very concentrated form of energy. Ounce-for-ounce or gram-for-gram, fat supplies 2.25 times as many calories as carbohydrates or protein. Learning ways to limit your fat intake from foods you purchase and in the foods you cook for yourself can significantly improve your ability to manage your weight. Advances in cookware technology, food [...]